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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 983.78 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 983.78 and 492.22 is: 679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 983.78 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/983.78 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 983.78 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 484,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,236.19/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.00

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